Honeysett is an English surname of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Honeycutt. The root name Honeycutt derives from the English town of Hunnacott, which itself comes from Old English hunig "honey" or the given name Huna combined with cot "cottage". Thus, the name may have originally denoted someone who lived near a honey cottage or Huna's cottage.
Distribution and Variants
The surname Honeysett is relatively rare and is predominantly found in England, particularly in the southern counties. Variant forms include Hunnicutt, Hunnisett, and the more common Honeycutt. The spelling Honeysett may represent a phonetic respelling or a transition through dialectal pronunciation.
Notable Bearers
Notable individuals with the surname Honeysett include John Honeysett (1938–2018), an English greyhound trainer; Martin Honeysett (1943–2015), an English cartoonist and illustrator; and Troy Honeysett, an Australian actor. Additionally, Laurence Cane-Honeysett is a British musician and journalist whose hyphenated surname incorporates Honeysett.
- Meaning: Possibly a variant of Honeycutt (from Old English for "honey" or "Huna" + "cottage")
- Origin: English
- Type: Surname
- Usage: English-speaking countries, especially England
Sources: Wikipedia — Honeysett